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9780415335331

Towards the Virtuous University: The Moral Bases of Academic Practice

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  • ISBN13:

    9780415335331

  • ISBN10:

    0415335337

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2008-06-20
  • Publisher: RoutledgeFalmer

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Summary

A good university is invariably assumed to be one which is managerially effective in terms of its economic efficiency, and is judged in terms of entrepreneurialism, self-promotion, and competitive innovation. This book argues that in the majority of institutions, these goals are being pursued to the exclusion of academic excellence and public service. It proposes that there is a marked lack of intellectual leadership at senior management level within HE institutions and that academic workers must assume responsibility for the moral purposefulness of their institutions.

Author Biography

Jon Nixon is Professor of Professional Education and Dean of the Faculty of Education at Liverpool Hope University, UK.

Table of Contents

List of Figures
Universities and Civil Societyp. 1
Universities as Places of Learningp. 16
Universities as Deliberative Spacesp. 32
Truthfulness: Accuracy and Sincerityp. 47
Respect: Attentiveness and Honestyp. 66
Authenticity: Courage and Compassionp. 81
Magnanimity: Autonomy and Carep. 95
Relationships of Virtuep. 111
Virtuous Institutionsp. 129
Referencesp. 146
Indexp. 155
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